Italy boasts one of the most epically beautiful coastlines in the world, and should you decide on a stay in the Liguria region when booking villas in Italy, you will have plenty of shore to see. Located along the Mediterranean coast in Northwestern Italy, Liguria is well known for its cuisine, quaint country style and – of course – stellar beaches. Yet, while laying out on the coast can be a great way to spend the day, more adventurous vacationers may want to hike the coast to gain a truer sense of what the area entails.

One of the best treks in the region is the Cinque Terre, an 11-mile hike from the scenic village of Riomaggiore to seaside community of Monterosso al Mare. Both towns are well worth exploring in their own right, thanks to their classic architecture and gorgeous surroundings, but exploring the tracts of land between them is a grand experience that defies description.

The pathway will take you across the Italian coast and provide unbeatable views of the staggered cliffs that lie in the Mediterranean, the rolling hills of the inland countryside and a number of small villages along the way.

After working up a sweat tackling the trail, head back to your luxury vacation rentals and rest up for another sunny day on the Mediterranean.